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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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433 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 433 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 254mg | 85% |
Sodium 1587mg | 69% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 31g | |
Vitamin C 47mg | 236% |
Calcium 179mg | 14% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 694mg | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Prawn masala is simple yet delicious and, like many Indian dishes, it is packed with flavor. The recipe is quite easy, and most of the ingredients are those great spices we expect in Indian cuisine, so don't let the list scare you off.
The recipe involves two steps: a marinade and a masala gravy. The nice thing is that the prawns are marinated only as long as it takes to make the gravy, so the recipe doesn't take much time at all.
Serve the masala with chapatis (Indian flatbread), or plain or jeera (cumin) rice, and Kachumber salad.
Ingredients
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17 ounces large raw prawns, or shrimp, peeled, deveined, and washed
For the Marinade:
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1 tablespoon garlic paste
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
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2 green chilies
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
For the Gravy:
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4 tablespoons cooking oil
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2 large onions, chopped
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2 tablespoons garlic paste
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1 tablespoon ginger paste
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2 large tomatoes, diced
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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1 dash salt, or to taste
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1/4 cup boiling water
Steps to Make It
Marinate the Prawns
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a blender, combine all of the marinade ingredients—garlic paste, cilantro, chilies, lemon juice, and oil—and grind until it's a smooth paste.
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In a large, non-metallic bowl, place the prawns and pour the marinade over them. Mix to coat all the prawns well.
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Cover the bowl and store in the refrigerator to marinate while you make the gravy.
Prepare the Masala Gravy
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 4 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat.
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When the cooking oil is hot, add the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions begin to turn a pale golden brown color.
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Add the garlic and ginger pastes and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the tomatoes, all the powdered spices—coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili, and garam masala, and salt to taste. Mix well.
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Sauté the masala (onion-tomato-spice mixture) until the oil begins to separate from it. This can take up to 10 minutes.
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When the masala begins to look ready, turn off the heat.
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Put the prepared masala into the food processor and grind into a smooth paste (do not add water). Remove and place in a separate container.
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Finish the Dish
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Using the same frying pan as before, turn the heat on medium.
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Once it is hot, add the prawns and marinade and sauté until the prawns just begin to turn opaque.
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Add the prepared masala and boiling water. Stir well.
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Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and turn off the heat.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Tip
- The trick is to cook the prawns quickly or they will get rubbery and chewy.
Recipe Variation
- If you don't have prawns or shrimp, you can make this with skinless, boneless chicken pieces and it is just as delicious.
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